Human Resources

Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Mental health issues are a leading cause of absence and reduced productivity. This course helps HR and managers build effective wellbeing programmes: understanding common mental health conditions, reducing workplace stressors, training managers, providing support services, making reasonable adjustments and measuring outcomes.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Supportive workplaces improve wellbeing and performance. You will learn evidence-based steps to support employee mental health.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Expert briefings, programme design workshops, manager conversation practice and case studies.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain common mental health conditions and their impact
Identify organisational stressors
Design a wellbeing strategy
Train managers to support employees
Provide support services and adjustments
Measure programme outcomes

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

HR and wellbeing managers
Occupational health professionals
Line managers
Health and safety managers
Employee assistance coordinators

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Wellbeing strategy
Stress risk assessment
Supportive conversations
Service design
Outcome measurement

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Mental Health at Work

09:00–10:08Prevalence and impact
10:08–11:00Stigma
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Stigma (continued)
11:45–12:53Legal duties
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Organisational Factors

09:00–10:08Work-related stress
10:08–11:00Risk assessment
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Risk assessment (continued)
11:45–12:53Job design
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Strategy

09:00–10:08Wellbeing framework
10:08–11:00Services and resources
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Services and resources (continued)
11:45–12:53Policies
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Managers’ Role

09:00–10:08Spotting signs
10:08–11:00Supportive conversations
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Supportive conversations (continued)
11:45–12:53Return to work
12:53–14:00Role play

Day 5Measuring

09:00–10:08Indicators
10:08–11:00Evaluation
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Evaluation (continued)
11:45–12:53Continuous improvement
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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